What is C++ and Why Was it Created?
Welcome to the very first tutorial on the C++ programming language. In this video series, we will explore the fundamentals of C++ programming, specially designed for absolute beginners. Whether you have prior programming experience or not, this series will guide you through the basics.
So, what exactly is C++? As you may know, a computer is an electronic device capable of performing numerous computational tasks. However, computers cannot do anything on their own. To accomplish specific tasks, we must provide instructions to the computer. These instructions are known as "programs," and the person who writes these programs is called a "programmer."
The programming language used to write these instructions is referred to as the "programming language." C++ is one such programming language that allows you to write computer programs. There are various programming languages available, such as C, C Sharp, Java, PHP, Python, and many more. C++ is widely used and renowned within the programming community.
The History of C++
Bjarne Stroustrup and his team created the C++ programming language in 1979 at the Bell Laboratories of New Jersey. Interestingly, when it was first developed, it wasn't called "C++." Instead, it was referred to as "C with classes." During the 1970s, the C programming language enjoyed immense popularity and was widely used.
However, as time progressed, the computational capacity of computers increased, leading to more complex programming requirements. C programming language had its limitations when it came to managing and writing code for these complex computational tasks. To address these limitations, Bjarne Stroustrup and his team added object-oriented programming features to the existing C language, thus creating "C with classes."
Object-oriented programming is a different programming approach compared to the traditional approach used in the C language. The object-oriented programming features in "C with classes" were influenced by another programming language known as Simula 67. The combination of features from both C and Simula 67 made "C with classes" a better choice for handling complex programming operations.
In 1983, the language was officially renamed "C++." The "++" symbol is an increment operator in C, and since C++ was considered the next step or an enhancement of the C language, it was aptly named C++.
Conclusion
C++ programming language has a rich history and has proven to be a versatile tool for programmers, allowing them to create powerful and complex computer programs. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced programmer, learning C++ can open up a world of opportunities. If you found this introduction to C++ informative, don't forget to give it a thumbs up. Feel free to share your opinions in the comment box below. If you think this video tutorial can benefit your friends, consider sharing it with them. For more tutorials like this, remember to subscribe to our channel. Thank you for watching, and we'll see you in the next tutorial!
